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Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Regional cuisine, alfresco dining
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
One Bedroom Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $137
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

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2 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
  • Place, Port of Airlie
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Airlie Beach Lagoon
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Poolside King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Queen Room with Balcony and Bayview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Queen Room with Single and Balcony and Bayview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Queen Apartment with Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.5-star Airlie Beach motel with private balconies
This smoke-free motel features 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and a children's pool. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Colonial Palms Motor Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Colonial Palms Motor Inn features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a children's pool. The motel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and coworking spaces. This Airlie Beach motel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

Colonial Palms Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 10 for adults and AUD 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Colonial Palms

Colonial Palms Motor

Colonial Palms Motor Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach/Whitsunday Islands

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Motel Airlie Beach

Colonial Palms Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Even though room was a little dated it was comfortable and clean and provided everything we needed. Loved the view. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony, STONEHAM ET TEWKESBURY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location with view over the marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are tired BUT I’d stay here in a heartbeat as clean and that pool is just the best. I could have just stayed there all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I guess you get what you pay for, however if you can’t supply hot water supply in the shower or sink , provide boiling water for coffee and tea at breakfast buffet or hot beans what hope is there. Two nice members of staff, one terrible and the rest average. Only place left in town over Xmas, I guess I know why now. Oh photos are of the only four rooms renovated, the rest are below average.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic . The location was good . Easy 10 minute walk to Main Street and tourist spots. Dinners were standard offerings but really well executed. Comfortable bed . Decent bathroom. Wasn’t the fanciest , but wasn’t trying to be . Comfortable. Great pool . I would definitely stay again .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very nice pool and the breakfast that is included was plentiful and sufficient. I liked that there were croissants on offer, always makes me feel special.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful food for dinner. Rooms clean and tidy. Walking distance to the port of Airlie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay outside of the hustle of Airlie but only a ten min walk to town.. lovely pool area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was ‘ok’, a few issues - air on not working in bedroom, light out in bathroom. Room was clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meals in restaurant are sensational clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the hotel was wonderful! The room was very clean and well-maintained, and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The garden with the pool was beautiful. Another great advantage was how close the hotel was to all the attractions in Airlie Beach. I had everything within easy reach. I truly hope to return one day! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay for a few days ,the staff were very welcoming ,the pool was so nice ,would certainly go again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

RUTH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just outside town. Fantastic hosts, lovely pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tahlia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was dirty the water pressure in shower was dripping no pressure at all In main bedroom could only get 3 channels For What we paid I was very unhappy I would like a nights refund as it was very uncomfortable to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff at check in and the restaurant. Large clean rooms, comfy bed and good parking. Only a short walk to the Main Street and ferry terminal for Cruise Whitsundays. Nice lagoon pool to cool off in after a long drive!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

purvi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on 1st floor. Everything is good except shower, water coming very slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to get a room last minute, but found for the price, it was very basic and reasonably unclean. The shower screans were filthy and the floors pretty dirty. It was quite noisy on the balcony. Given it was the only option we had at short notice, I was glad to get a room, but wouldn’t plan to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, restaurant was lovely to dine in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025